KACI COVID-19 Communication: March 25, 2020

What’s the difference between “shelter in place” directives in other states and Kentucky’s “healthy at home”?

Attn All KACI Associates,

Kentucky isn’t under a “shelter in place” directive. Gov. Andy Beshear has issued “healthy at home.”

All “nonessential retail businesses” is closed to in-person traffic and all medical facilities have ceased elective
procedures. The move marked two more steps as Kentucky shutters indoors to prevent the spread of the COVID-19
coronavirus. Many restrictions normally associated with “shelter in place” directives (a phrase which does not have a
singular concrete legal definition) are already in order. The phrasing, though, can evoke some strong emotions during a
stressful time in the state of Kentucky and beyond. “’Shelter in Place’ implies, ‘get in our house and board it up until we
call you.’ That’s not the way that we will address this coronavirus,” Beshear said during this past Sunday’s daily
coronavirus press conference. “Our way is healthy at home – that any type of steps, initiatives, restrictions that we put
into place will always allow you to be healthy at home that doesn’t mean boarded in your home. It mean you still, no
matter where we go, will be able to get your essentials out in the community, and it also means you’ll be able to get out
and get the type of exercise that you need.”

➢ Grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, gas stations, liquor outlets, auto parts and repair shops,
manufacturing, pet stores, UPS, specialty food stores and other businesses considered to be “essential”
business are still open during this time.

➢ Clothing and department stores, sporting goods stores, bookshops, electronics stores, office supply stores,
restaurants, bars and other "nonessential" businesses, meanwhile, can accept orders over the phone for
curbside pickup but will not be open for in-person shopping.

That split falls in line with what most states consider to be essential and nonessential businesses. Citizens in Kentucky
are not required by law to stay indoors but are encouraged only to leave home for essential business (like buying
groceries or receiving medical attention). Outdoor exercises are permitted as long as close physical contact with other
people is not involved, and gatherings of more than 10 people are discouraged.

Kentucky isn’t the only state to have similar restrictions in place. Delaware, Louisiana, New York, California, Ohio,
Connecticut, Illinois, Oregon and New Jersey are among those who have issued statewide directives closing most
businesses and imposing limits on how many people can gather at a particular place and time. Indiana officials on
Monday, March 23 also announced that Indiana would “hunker down” and put a stay at home directive in place
beginning TODAY, Wednesday, March 25 and lasting until at least April 7. Like Kentucky and other states, businesses
deemed to be essential in Indiana will remain open, but residents are encouraged to only travel when needed.

What is and isn’t allowed under the “healthy at home” initiative:

What businesses in Kentucky are OPEN?

▪ Grocery stores
▪ General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters
▪ Pet and pet supply stores
 ▪ Hardware
▪ Gas stations
▪ Automotive parts and repair
▪ Manufacturing
▪ Auto, truck and van rental
▪ Liquor stores
▪ Banks
▪ Veterinary offices
▪ Pharmacies
▪ Drug stores
▪ UPS
▪ Specialty food stores
▪ Meat markets
▪ Fish and seafood markets
▪ Fruit and vegetable markets

What businesses in Kentucky are CLOSED?

(Basically everything not included above, such as):
▪ Clothing
▪ Entertainment
▪ Sporting goods
▪ Department stores
▪ Shoes
▪ Jewelry
▪ Florists
▪ Furniture
▪ Bookstores
▪ Auto dealers (repair and part stores are exempt and will remain open)
▪ Electronics and appliance
▪ Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores
▪ Optical goods
▪ Other personal health and personal care stores
▪ Office supplies
▪ Used merchandise stores
▪ All other miscellaneous store retailers

Are restaurants open?

Bars and restaurants are closed for in-person dining but can still handle take-out, delivery or drive-thru orders.
Restaurants in Kentucky are now allowed to serve alcohol with take-out orders.

Can I drive? And are roads open?

Roads are open, but driving is restricted to essential travel (such as going to the grocery store, reaching a medical facility
or going to work).

Can I go outside?
Gyms and fitness centers are closed, but exercising outdoors is permitted as long as a safe distance is kept between
people.
Gov. Beshear announced the creation of a COVID-19 hotline, which is 1-800-722-5725 as well as a phone number to call
to report concerns that could be causing the virus to spread. That number is 1-833-597-2337.